Tender

Education Technology

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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22 Jan 2019 at 09:41

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02 Jan 2019 at 09:34

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17 Dec 2018 at 13:12

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12 Dec 2018 at 12:28

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06 Dec 2018 at 09:42

Tender

05 Dec 2018 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is establishing a Framework Agreement titled "Education Technology" aimed exclusively for use by the education sector, including schools and further education institutions. The procurement process is ongoing and follows an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £550 million. The tender period ends on 21 January 2019, and the contract period will commence on 9 May 2019 and run until 9 November 2023. The procurement addresses various technology services and solutions, including computer equipment, audio-visual equipment, telecommunications, IT services, and training services, applicable across the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide services in technology and IT solutions. Companies with expertise in software development, installation services, and educational technology will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework is ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach in the education sector, tapping into a market that is increasingly reliant on innovative technology solutions to enhance learning and operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

Education Technology

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for use by the Education Sector only such Schools, Training Institutions and Further Education Institutions only. The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Technology Services and Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4ca869-bfc8-4eaa-a6cb-c899a08d9b3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

44320000 - Cable and related products

45300000 - Building installation work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2019 - 9 Nov 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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